Title: Officer, Forex & Derivative Operations 1
Location: Sydney Australia | Reports to: Manager, FX & Derivative Operations
This a fixed term contract.
Purpose:
The purpose of the position is to perform daily settlement operations for all Foreign Exchange (“FX”) and Derivatives transactions and to provide vital support to the numerous front offices and to our corporate counterparties. The role includes preparation duties.
Core responsibilities of the role are:
- Processing of all transactions in accordance with market practice and internal requirements
- Co-ordinate with internal departments for related transactions and issues
- Review bank reconciliations and perform investigations on outstanding items
- Identify any transaction discrepancies and resolve immediately and effectively
- Provide quality service to internal/external clients
- Ensure maintenance of static data e.g. corporate and interbank SSI’s
- Undertake cross training to provide effective backup within other areas of OPD
Core competencies of the role are:
- Ensures Accountability | Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments
- Optimises Work Processes | Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement
- Tech Savy | Anticipates and adopts innovations in business-building digital and technology applications
- Manages Complexity | Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems
- Collaborates | Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
- Drives Results | Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances
- Action Orientated | Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm
- Communicates Effectively | Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences
Required experience, skills or qualifications:
- Good understanding of Treasury products and the confirmation and settlement process with at least 1-2 years’ experience in a similar role
- Tertiary Qualification (preferred but not essential )
- Payment systems knowledge and experience e.g. SWIFT
- Computer literacy/PC skills e.g. MS Office applications
- Good numerical reasoning and analytical skills
- Well organised with high accuracy levels and attention to detail
- Proactive and able to identify and resolve errors and discrepancies
About Mizuho Bank Australia
Operating in Australia for over 30 years, professionals located in the Mizuho Sydney office work to connect a broad client base of major corporations, financial institutions and public sector groups to local markets and a vast global network. Mizuho has been a major supporter of key infrastructure projects and corporate relationships in Australia, in sectors including resources, transport, health and renewables. Mizuho plans to grow in Australia across various sectors, covering local Australian companies and our multinational global relationships.
Applications
If you think this role is the right fit for you, we encourage you to apply.
Please note the recruitment process including interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date of this advertisement.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process or the role, please let the recruitment consultant know.
Please note unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be accepted.
Applications close: 10 May 2024